Elizabeth II may be the undoubted sovereign of the United Kingdom, but there is one place where even she is not in charge. In fact, she may not even set foot in […]
An Uncommonly Unwelcome Place
When the Rules of the Baseball Discouraged Strikes
For baseball fans, few things are more exciting than watching a no-hitter. Surprisingly, under the original rules of the game, not only would a no-hitter not occur, but it would have resulted […]
China Stops the Clock on Time Travel Movies
The government of China does not permit movies about time travel on the grounds that they are disrespectful toward history. Source
Something’s Fishy About Royal Rights
Under the law of the United Kingdom, the monarch owns all sturgeon and whales as part of the royal prerogative.
Government: Reaching Into the Grave and Beyond….
The People’s Republic of China prohibits reincarnation without prior permission of the government. The 14-part regulation issued by the State Administration for Religious Affairs is aimed at limiting the influence of Tibet’s […]
Scotland Did Not Always Give Sports a Sporting Chance
Scotland is known for its passionate football (American soccer) fans, and it is recognized as the birthplace of golf and home to the most famous golf courses in the world. Did you […]
Accursed Cursing
In Utah it is illegal to swear in front of a dead person.
Getting Your Choice Between a 3% and 30% Tax Rate
The nation of Mali has two income tax brackets — 3% and 30%. Which one would you fall in? That’s entirely up to you.
Danish Vacation: Eat Cheaply By Not Overeating and Get Out of Jail Free
In Denmark, the law prohibits a person from being charged for a meal unless, in the sole opinion of the person who has eaten, he or she is “full.” As long as […]
Smiling: It’s Not Just a Good Idea — It’s the Law
In Milan, Italy the law requires everyone to smile at all times, unless attending a funeral or visiting the hospital. source
No Lonely Guinea Pigs
In Switzerland, it is illegal to keep just one guinea pig. If you have one, you must have a second to go with it. Read about more strange laws. Read more fun […]
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